What Does OTP Mean?

One True Pairing

Fun Facts

• OTP originated from the fan fiction community, where it was used to describe a favorite romantic pairing.
• The term OTP is often used in memes, jokes, and fan art.
• Some fans have multiple OTPs for different characters or pairings within the same story.

Examples

• 'I ship Harry and Ginny so hard. They're my OTP!'
  'I know right? I can't imagine them with anyone else.'
• 'Who's your favorite OTP in this show?'
  'Definitely Jake and Amy. They're perfect for each other.'

Variations

• OT3: OT3 is an abbreviation for 'One True Threesome,' used to describe a favorite romantic trio in a story or media.
• BrOTP: BrOTP is a term used to describe a favorite non-romantic pairing, such as a strong friendship bond between two characters.

Related Acronyms and Abbreviations

• SH: SH stands for 'Shipping,' used to describe the action of supporting a romantic pairing or relationship between two characters.
• Canon: Canon refers to the official story or narrative of a TV show, movie, or book, which may or may not align with fan fiction or fan preferences.
• AU: AU stands for 'Alternate Universe,' used to describe fan fiction or creative works that take place in a different setting or storyline than the original.

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